History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 154

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1060

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ISRAEL WARTMAN, farmer, stock ship- per and raiser; P. O. Paris; was born in Vienna Tp., Trumbull County, O., January 29, 1830, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Heke) Wartman. His father, a native of Berks Co., Penn. His grandfather, Abraham Wartman, emigrated to Trumbull Co., in 1818, where the subject of this sketch spent his boyhood days, when at the age of 16 he moved with his father to Stark Co., and labored at farm work until he became of age. In 1850 he moved upon the present homestead situated on the State Road, the main wagon thoroughfare of the State; here he purchased 150 acres which he has improved with the finest frame residence in the northern part of Paris Tp. In 1872 he added to his farm 80 acres. About 1855 Mr. Wartman began dealing in live stock, ship- ping, feeding and raising. He has enlarged in this department until he ranks as the lead- ing shipper and dealer of the township, which has given him a wide acquaintance through Stark, Carroll, Columbiana and other neighbor- ing counties. Mr. Wartman shipped for three years from Indiana and the Western part of the State, reaching in number 9,000 sheep, besides many cattle and hogs annually. In 1870 he purchased a small herd of thorough- bred, Short-horn Durhams, of H. Wartman, of Trumbull Co., which his present herd of graded and blooded stock are from. He was united in marriage June 15, 1855, to Miss Rachel Miller, of Paris Tp., which union has been blessed with five children, three yet living-Theodore, farmer, of Paris Tp., Alfred and Howard, minors, yet at home. Mr. and Mrs. Wartman are members of the Lutheran Church, at Paris, Ohio. In politics he votes the Democratic ticket.

JACOB WALKER, farmer; P. O. Minerva. Among the descendants of the old and honor- able families of Stark Co. is Jacob Walker, whose father was one of the leading men of the past generation of Stark Co. His grand- father, Jacob Walker, was a native of Ireland, born June 17, 1774, and a man of powerful endurance, making a journey in 1856 to Ohio, at the advanced age of 83, visiting among his grand-children. His father, Eli C. Walker, was born Oct. 2, 1808, in Chester Co., Penn., moved to Ohio in 1840, and located in Paris Tp., where he reared a family of nine children. His mother, Elizabeth (Barbary) Walker,

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was a fit help-meet for so earnest a husband, and shared in the many hardships of early days. The subject of this sketch was the first of the family born in Ohio, which event transpired Feb. 2, 1843. His father having died Sept. 28, 1863, Jacob remained on the homestead with his mother, and farmed the place until it was sold, in 1865, when Jacob and Joseph purchased it, after which Jacob bought out his brother, making a farm of 100 acres of choice land, and Mr. Walker yet a young man. He unites general stock-raising with his farming, in that way utilizing all his own products. Sept. 29, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Miller, of Min- erva, and has been blest with six children- Frederick C., 16 years; Susannah E., John Charles M., Jacob H., Alonzo Cye, Ira A .; all minors, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are members of the Reformed Church. In politics he has always voted the Republican ticket, casting his first vote for A. Lincoln.

CAPT. T. D. YOST, planing mill, Miner- va; was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 10, 1839, son of Philip and Elizabeth (Blasic) Yost. The family embarked for the United States in 1846. From the time he was 14, to 18, he learned the trade of furniture finishing, with the firm of Lemon & Hotchley, of Pitts- burgh, Pa. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. Yost enlisted under Capt. Beatty as a pri- vate. He held this rank but a short time, be- ing promoted to the 2d Lieutenancy Feb. 8, 1862. His competency and address won him another promotion, being commissioned 1st Lieutenant March 13, 1862, and at the close of the fall campaign he received his commis-

sion as Captain of Company F. Although he passed so rapidly from the rank of private to this latter position, he was yet further lion- ored with the appointment and commission of Captaincy of the Independent O. V. L. A., 26th Battery, holding the same cominand un- til his honorable discharge, Sept. 2, 1865. Capt. Yost was a participant in seventeen pitched battles, besides numerous skirmishes; among the more important was the Siege of Vicksburg, being in the attack the entire time, losing a lock of hair over his left ear by a rebel bullet. He was made prisoner at the surrender of Harper's Ferry in 1862. After his return he engaged in business, buying one-third interest in the firm of O. J. Pitney & Co .; remained at same for eighteen months, after which, in company with .I. M. Perdue and W. F. Unkefer, he established the Pio- neer Planing Mill. In 1871 the firm changed to Perdue & Yost. Four years later, Capr. Yost purchased the entire interest of his partner, and added the department of furniture manufac- turing. It is the only planing mill in the vil- lage, the capital stock being $15,000, doing an annual business of $30,000, with orders unsupplied, which will demand an increase of one-fourth the present force of twenty-five men employed. Capt. Yost was married Jan. 16, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Perdue. This union has been blessed with a family of three children-Viola Elizabeth, David Eugene and William Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Yost are mem- bers of the Disciples' Church ; both are active laborers in Sunday School work, the Captain being Superintendent for eight years.

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J. E. ANSTINE, farmer; P. O. New Berlin; was born in York Co., Pa., March 20, 1819; is the second in a family of eight children born to George and Catharine Anstine. George Anstine vas a farmer, and during the war of 1812, was engaged in teaming from Baltimore to York, Pa. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, and he remained at home until he was 21 years of age. He then apprenticed himself to the carpenters' trade, serving two years as an apprentice. He then purchased a carding and dyeing mill, and for five years was engaged in that business. He then engaged in farming, where he remained ten years, then came to Ohio, settling in Plain Tp., on a farm of 240 acres, where he still resides. In 1843 he was united in marriage to Catharine Landis, of York Co., Pa., who bore him twelve children, eight of whom are living, viz :- Henry, Sophia, Rebecca, John, Ellen, Malinda, George and Marne. Mr. and Mrs. Anstine are members of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN BAIR, farmer; P. O. Middle Branch. Jacob Bair, the father of our subject, was born near Hagerstown, Md., where he passed his childhood, and then removed to Pennsyl- vania, and was there married to Miss Nancy Rhodes, who was a native of Bedford Co., Pa. In 1805 he came to Plain Tp., Stark Co., O., in company with an older brother, where they erected a cabin and began to clear a piece of land. After remaining there one year he was obliged to leave on account of the wild beasts. He went to Columbiana Co., where he remained two years, and then re- turned to Plain, and there lived up to the time of his death. He died in 1863, aged 76 years; his widow still survives him, and has reached the ripe age of 87 years. John Bair, our subject, was born in Plain Tp., Stark Co., O., June 23, 1821. The early years of his life were passed in the labors of the farm, and but little interrupted by educa- tional pursuits, the chances for obtaining an education being scanty and of an inferior na- ture in the region of his home. He lived at home and worked for his father until he was

28 years of age. He soon after bought a small farm in Marlborough Tp., and there lived nine years. Disposing of it he purchased the farm where he now lives. He now owns 183 acres of well improved land. In 1849 he united in marriage with Miss Sarah Brouse, of Canal Fulton. From that marriage there have been eight children, three of whom are living-Reuben, now a resident of Indiana; Ozias, on the homestead, and Mary E., now of Cass Co., Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Bair are faith- ful members of the Lutheran Church, uniting with the same several years ago. Ozias Bair was born in Plain Tp., this county, in March, 1850. His childhood was passed on the farm with his parents, with whom he lived until he was 26 years of age. He received a common school education in the schools of his neigh- borhood. He learned the carpenter's trade and worked at the same but a short time, as he preferred farming to a trade. In 1876 he married Miss Mary Miller, of Plain Tp., and soon after he rented a farm in Canton Tp., and in 1881, returned to the old homestead, where he is engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Bair united with the church while young, and are much respected in the community in which they live.

J. D. BACHTEL, retired merchant and farmer; P. O., New Berlin; was born in Plain Tp., Nov. 25, 1832. His parents, Isaac and Susanna (Smith) Bachtel were natives of the Keystone State. When but 10 years of age the father of our subject came to Stark Co., with his parents, they settling on a farm in Plain Tp., in 1808, whereon his youthful days were spent. He obtained a common school educa- tion, and when 21 years of age began teaching school in his neighborhood, where his instruc- tions were appreciated by all. He continued in this vocation for several years and then set- tled on a farm, where he lived some time and died in 1866, at the age of 67 years. He was a man greatly admired in the neighborhood in which he lived, for his true manly character and good citizenship. Our subject's youth was spent at home, he received his education in the common schools, and while young he

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entered his father's store and was there en- gaged as clerk for eight years. In 1861 he engaged in the grocery business at New Berlin and soon after took his brother. William II. H., into partnership, this lasting three years, when he disposed of his goods and has since lived re- tired. Ile owns a farm of 188 acres in Lake Tp., and property in town. In 185℃ he was married to Susan Sell, of Lake Tp. From that union there has been one child, Carrie E., an accomplished young lady. He has always been identified with the Democratic party.

M. BITZER, retired: New Berlin; is a son of John B. and Elizabeth Bitzer, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa., where the father was engaged in farming and the grist- mill business. Ile was engaged in farming principally, up to the time of his death in 1877, at the age of 81 years. There were ten chil- dren in the family, our subject being the oldest; was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 28, 1819. His youth was spent on the farm, and at the age of 20 he began learning the miller's trade and after working at the same for three years he returned tothe farm. In 1843 he came to Summit Co., Ohio, settling on a farm north of Mogadore, and there remained until 1851, when he removed to Lake Tp., and in 1853 settled at New Berlin. He was engaged for several years keeping hotel and butchering ; he also owned a valuable piece of land adjoining the town of New Berlin. At the organization of the Home Insurance Co., of Plain and Jackson Tps., he was elected President, and has filled the office up to the present time. He was called out in Co. E., 162d Regiment, O. N.G., and was out 100 days. In 1846 he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Schlott, of Plain Tp. From that marriage there were five children, two of whom are living-Mary A., wife of Frank Schiltz; and Catharine E., wife of Ben- jamin Winger, both of New Berlin. Mrs. Bitzer died in 1848, at the age of 50 years. JOHN BLOOMFIELD, farmer, P. O. Middle Branch; was born in Crawford Co., l'enn., his birth-day occurring Feb. 18, 1821. Ile lived at home until 23 years of age: his parents during these years coming to Ohio, he attended the common schools, where he acquired a fair education. At the age of 23 years he began farming his father-in-law's

which time he was given the farm, making additions to the same until he owned 160 acres. After living there several years he removed to the northeastern part of Plain Tp., where he settled on a farm of 120 acres, and re- mained there until 1866, when he engaged in the mercantile business, which he conducted successfully for seven years, retiring from which he took up his residence in Canton, where he livel a short time, but not being engaged in business his ambition would not allow him to enjoy life, the result being a re- moval to the farm where he now lives. He now owns 196 acres of well improved lands. In 1843 he took for his partner through life, Miss Rebecca Wise, of Plain Tp., who bore him the following children-Emeline, Lewis, Hiram, Senia, W'm. E. and Elmer E. Mr. and Mrs Bloomfield are members of the Bap- tist Church, having united with the same over thirty years ago. Lewis and Susan (Krok) Bloomfield, the parents of our subject came to Stark Co. from Green Co., Penn., in the year 1833. The father, Lewis Bloomfield, bought a farm of 160 acres in Plain Tp., where he lived three years; then settled on another farm, and there remained until his faithful companion departed this life, after which he lived with his daughter until his death.

SOLOMON BAIR, farmer: P. O. Middle Branch; is the third in a family of six chil- dren born to John and Sarah Bair, who were natives of Adams Co., Pa., and in 1806 came to Stark Co., settling in Plain Tp. John Bair, the venerable old pioneer, settled on a farm when it was a dense forest, but cleared the same, and has lived in the vicinity of the place upon which he settled, ever since. He was married three times, and was the father of nineteen children. He is highly spoken of for his manliness and hospitality. Solomon, the subject of this sketeh, was born in Plain Tp., Stark Co., Jan 12, 1826. His childhood was spent on the farm, where he remained until he was 27 years of age. He then rented a farm in Plain Tp., where he remained thirteen years, and in 1866 he purchased 160 acres of valuable land, where he has lived since. Mr. Bair began life a poor boy, but by his industry he has accumulated considerable property. In 1835 he married Catharine, dalighter of John Markley, of Lake farm, where he remained twelve years, after | Tp. From that union there have been seven

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children-Lucy A., Susan, Mary, Andrew, Jaha, Solomon and John. Mr. and Mrs. Bair are members of the Lutheran Church.

ISRAEL CARPENTER, carpenter; New Berlin; is a son of Gabriel and Susanna (Schrantz) Carpenter, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa. In 1837, they came to Ohio, settling in Plain Tp. The husband worked for a man for thirteen years, and then removed to Lake Tp., and lived there several years. He lived with his daughter the latter part of his life, and died in 1870 at the age 70 years. There were eleven children in the family, our subject being the second. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1828, and when 9 years old came to Plain Tp., with his par- ents, and owing to their limited means he, at the age of 11 years, went to work for farmers, continuing at farm labor until he was 18 years old; he then apprenticed himself to the carpenter's trade, serving as an apprentice three years, he then began working at his trade in Plain Tp., and has been engaged in the same business ever since. He has been engaged in contracting largely for several years, and owing to his competency and faith- fulness, he has always been busily engaged. His two sons have been engaged in the same business. In 1854, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Holl, of Plain Tp .; she died in 1864. From that marriage there were three children, two of whom are living-Clayton and Silas. He married for his second wife, Leah, the widow of Isaac Sell. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are members of the Disciples' Church.

SAMUEL CORRELL, farmer; P. O. Can- ton; is the second in a family of twelve children born to John and Elizabeth (Lind) Correll, who were natives of Carroll Co., Md., where John was engaged in the distilling business, and farming. In 1813 he removed to Adams Co., Pa., and engaged in farming, which business he carried on uutil 1834, when he removed to Stark Co., settling on a farm in Plain Tp., where Samuel now resides. He remained on this farm until death removed him fromin the midst of many friends, who keenly felt the loss of his amiable disposition and true manliness. Samuel, our subject, was born in Adamns Co., Pa., March 10, 1815, and his childhood was spent on the farm, where he received his education in the com-

mon schools of his native county, and when 19 years of age came to Ohio with his parents. The year following, he apprenticed himself to the tanner's trade, serving an ap- prenticeship of two years. He then worked as journeyman for a short time, and estab- lished a business in Harrisburg, this county, where he remained twenty-four years. He then removed to the farm where he now lives, (it being 1861). In 1840 he married Miss Lucetta, daughter of John and Julia Depuy, of Stark Co. From that marriage there have been seven children, five of whom are living -- John H., William W., Elizabeth E., Julia MI., and Samuel. Mr. Correll is a stanch Repub- lican, and has held many township offices in a Democratic township.

SAMUEL L. CROMER, Superintendent of Stark Co. Infirmary ; Cante . John and Maria Cromer, the parents of our subject, were natives of Franklin Co., Pa., where John worked at the wagon-makers' trade and coach building, and still lives in Pennsylvania in the town of Mercersburg. Samuel, our subject, was born in the town of Chambersburg, Pa., Dec. 23, 1842. He attended the school of his native town until he was 15 years of age, when he commenced learning the carriage and wagon-makers' trade, serving two years as an apprentice, after which he worked two years. In 1868 he enlisted in Co. F., 22d regiment, Pa. C., serving in the same until the close of the war, doing his duty faithfully and heroic- ally. He was in the battles of Gettysburg, Petersburg, and other hard-fought battles. Out of 1100 of Pennsylvania's brave sons, only 169 returned; among them the brother of Sam- uel, who rode the same horse from the time he left home until he returned, being in many of the fiercest battles. In 1865 Samuel came to Stark Co., and commenced work as a farm-hand on the Infirmary farm; here he remained three years, faithfully discharging his dutie., and gained the confidence of his employers. He removed to the city of Canton where he lived until 1871, when he was engaged to superin- tend the Infirmary farm by its Directors, and has remained there ever since. In 1870 he married Rachel A. Sweeney of Wooster, O., who died one year after, at the age of 24 years. In 1873 he married for his second wife, Mary C., daughter of Samuel Bair, of Plain Tp. From that marriage there are two children -- .

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Thomas Jefferson and Fanny E. Mr. Cromer is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 26, and is a Republican.

LEVI A. COCKLIN, farmer ; P. O. Mid- dle Branch ; is the sixth in a family of cleven children, born to Adam and Barbara (Gaerte) Coeklin, who were natives of Berks Co., P'a., where Adam was engaged in farming. In 1830 he came to Stark Co., O., settling in Lake Tp., on a small farm, where he lived twenty- one years. He was a shoemaker by trade, and worked at the same in connection with farm- ing. In 1860 he removed to Plain Tp., and there lived until 1866, when he departed this life at the age of 56 years. His widow sur- vived him until 1880, dying at the ripe age of 83 years. Our subject was born in Lake Tp., Stark Co., Aug. 11, 1837, and received his education in the common schools, remain- ing at home on the farm until he was 21. During these years he had learned the black- smith's trade, and worked at the same trade in Plain Tp. for nine years. He then began farming on the farm he now owns, consisting of 66 acres of well improved land. He has been very successful in life, and by his indus- try and economical habits has acquired con- siderable property. In 1863 he married Mary, daughter of John and Hannah Christ, who bore him five children. Mr. Cocklin has al- ways voted the Democratie ticket, and has held many offices of trust in the township.

JOSIAH CORRELL, farmer ; P. O. Can- ton ; is the youngest in a family of twelve children born to John and Elizabeth (Lind) Correll, whose sketch appears in this work. Ile was born in Plain Tp. in November, 1836. His youth was spent on the farm, and he lived at home until he was 24 years of age; he then farmed the homestead for a short time, and afterward moved to Canton Tp., where he was engaged in farming. In 1866 he pur- ehased the farm he now lives on, in Plain Tp., and has since resided there. In 1862 he was united in marriage to Miss M. E., daughter of David and Christina Mentzer, of Canton. From that marriage there have been five children born, all of whom are living. Mr. Correll is a Republican, and has always been identified with that party.

GEORGE DONNER, farmer; P. O. New Berlin; was born in Pennsylvania, March 17, 1831, where he lived until he was 4 years

old, when his parents came to Ohio. He lived at home unt I he was 22 years of age, when he took the father's farm to work, and remained on the same for five years. He then bought 65 acres in Wadsworth Tp., Medina Co., and remained there sometime. He was for a short time engaged in farming in Michigan. In 1814 be purchased 60 acres of land in Plain Tp., and has lived on the same up to the present time. In 1852 he was united in marriage to Mary Boger, who died in 1872. In 1824 he was married to Lydia Pepple, widow of Samuel Roush. Mr. and Mrs. Donner are members of the Lutheran Church.

LEWIS ESSIG, farmer; P. O. Canton. Among the families who settled in Plain Tp., in 1806 was the Essig family. Jacob, the father of our subject, was a native of Adams Co., Pa., and in 1806 came to Stark Co, with his parents. They settled on a farm in Plain Tp., where Jacob worked at elearing the farm. He married Elizabeth Weaver, who was a native of Hagerstown, Ml., and then settled on a farm, on Seetion 21, and there lived thirty years. Ilis faithful wife died in 1852, after which he removed to Navarre, this county, and thence to the home of his son Lewis, where he died in 1814 at the advanced age of 83 years. He served his country nobly in the war of 1812. They were the parents of eight children, our subject being the youngest living. He was born in Plain Tp., this county, in December, 1828. His youth was spent on the farm, where he remained until he was of age, 21. lle attended the schools of his neighborhood, where he acquired a good education. He inherited 80 acres from his father's estate, and there lived until 1822, when he bought 60 acres where he now lives. In 1835 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary J., daughter of John Gaff, of Plain Tp. From that marriage there have been three children, viz :- Laura, Ada, and Joseph. Mr. and Mis. Essig are consistent members of the Lutheran Church.

II. W. FIRESTONE, stockraiser and farmer; P. O. Middle Branch. The subject of these few lines was born in Plain Tp., Stark Co., June 3, 1839, and is the oklest sur- viving child in a family of nine children born to Henry and Mary (Hoffstot) Firestone, who wore natives of Columbiana Co., O., where the father of our subject was engaged in

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farming. In 1830 he came to Stark Co., set- tling on a farm in Plain Tp., where he worked faithfully until the body of woods was cleared, and the land producing. He lived on this farm up to the time of his death. H. W., our subject, spent his childhood on the farm, and in attending the schools of his neighbor- hood, where he acquired a liberal education. At the age of 22 he began farming on the farm in Nimishillen Tp., belonging to his father. After remaining there three years he returned to the old homestead, and a short time afterward purchased it of the heirs; he has lived on the same since. He has been extensively engaged in sheep-raising for sev- eral years. At the time the Farmers' Bank of Canton was incorporated he owned one- fifth interest in it, and was one of its Direct- ors. He was connected with the institution three and one-half years, when he withdrew. In 1880 he associated himself with the City National Bank of Canton, and Mr. Firestone was employed by the Connotton Valley Ry. Co., as their timber agent, and has taken great interest in the building of the same. In 1861 he was united in marriage to Mar- garet McDowell, of Plain Tp. From that marriage there have been three children, viz: Nettie, Mary and Henry.

JACOB H. FLORY, farmer; P. O. Canton, was born in York Co., Pa., March 20, 1823, and is a son of John and Nancy (Hoffman) Flory. He received his education in the common schools of his neighborhood. At the age of 21, he took charge of his father's farm, where he remained four years, at the expiration of which time he was presented with the same, and there remained until 1865. He then sold the farm and came to Stark Co., settling on the farm he now occupies, consisting of 131 acres of valuable land. He bought the mill property known as the Everhardt Mill, and has been engaged in that business, in connection with his son, John M. In 1849, he was united in marriage to Mary Musser, who was a native of Lancaster Co., Pa. From that marriage there have been six chil- dren, viz .- John M., Elizabeth, wife of Sam- uel Bowers of Canton Tp .; Jacob, Annie, Amanda and Milton. Mr. and Mrs. Flory are devout members of the Church of Christ, hay- ing belonged to that body for several years. MISS ELIZA GASKINS, colored; retired;

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 154

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1060

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1060